Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Wake Forest University
Winston-salem, NC · Master's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Wake Forest University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 132% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wake Forest University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 165 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $58,059 | $61,071 | #153 | $49,397 |
| 166 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $58,010 | $62,253 | #128 | $50,118 |
| 167 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $57,990 | $60,031 | #175 | $45,819 |
| 168 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $57,982 | $62,223 | #129 | $45,173 |
| 169 | Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA | $57,909 | $58,894 | #195 | $53,555 |
| 170 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $57,908 | $61,057 | #154 | $48,103 |
| 171 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $57,906 | $67,031 | #56 | $42,180 |
Other Majors at Wake Forest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $221,028 | $202,919 | #7 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $135,677 | $104,615 | #105 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,297 | $106,711 | #109 of 216 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $127,072 | $82,055 | #42 of 92 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $116,679 | $70,335 | #18 of 349 |
| Law | $102,929 | $96,436 | #1 of 5 |
| Biology | $73,476 | $44,209 | #25 of 57 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $62,158 | $40,732 | #38 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wake Forest University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,173 one year after graduating and $57,982 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wake Forest University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Wake Forest University ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Wake Forest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $76,591.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.